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Drug traffickers arrested in Tabuk and Northern Borders

Saudi authorities have arrested two individuals in separate operations in Tabuk and the Northern Borders for trafficking drugs and regulated pills.

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Saudi anti-narcotics officers arrest suspects in drug cases

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The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has announced the arrest of two individuals in separate operations in the Tabuk and Northern Borders regions, on charges of trafficking narcotic substances and pills subject to medical regulation. Legal procedures have been completed and both suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The directorate stated that a resident of Indian nationality was arrested in Tabuk for promoting the narcotic substance methamphetamine (shabu). He was detained, legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.

In a separate operation, the directorate arrested a Saudi citizen in the Northern Borders region for promoting pills subject to medical regulation. He was detained, legal procedures were completed, and he is being referred to the Public Prosecution.

The security authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 in other regions, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control hotline at 995, or by email at [email protected]. All reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.



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